CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Cheshire East Council set to appoint new deputy chief executive

By Jamie Hailstone | 26 June 2015

Cheshire East Council is set to appoint Ofsted’s national director of social care as its new dire...

WHITEHALL

Minister slams LGA cuts warning

By Jamie Hailstone | 26 June 2015

A minister has disputed claims by the Local Government Association (LGA) that councils are facing...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Bi-borough director to join Thurrock

By Jamie Hailstone | 26 June 2015

Thurrock Council has appointed Lyn Carpenter as the local authority’s new chief executive.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Ministers accused of 'government by vacuum'

By Dan Peters | 25 June 2015

A senior Labour Lord has accused ministers of ‘government by vacuum’ after they refused to detail...

FINANCE

Auditor praises council's 'clear vision'

By Dan Peters | 25 June 2015

Swansea Council has a ‘clear vision’ that means they are preparing for challenges, the Auditor Ge...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

PM launches child protection taskforce - as Rotherham net widens

By Jonathan Werran | 25 June 2015

Prime minister David Cameron has appointed education secretary Nicky Morgan to launch a new Child...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Birmingham accused of 'dragging its feet' on equal pay claims

By Heather Jameson | 25 June 2015

Birmingham City Council has been accused of dragging its feet over equal pay claims.

ASSET MANAGEMENT

Joint districts to open new home after arson attack

By Heather Jameson | 24 June 2015

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse DCs will open their new building to the public on Monda...

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

Former chief inspector dies aged 68

By Dan Peters | 24 June 2015

Former chief inspector of schools Sir Chris Woodhead has died aged 68 after battling motor neuron...

HEALTH

Pickup sets sights on fair funding

By MJ reporter | 24 June 2015

The Local Government Association’s (LGA) new deputy chief executive, Sarah Pickup, has called for...

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Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

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Head of Highways Operations

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council